Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects a significant portion of the population worldwide. In Australia, it is estimated that up to 30% of the population suffer from this condition or experience IBS symptoms at some point in their lives. IBS can have a substantial impact on the quality of
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Dr Elke Wiseman The liver is a large organ in the body that is important for digestion, processing food, creating and balancing nutrients and metabolising drugs. Fatty liver disease is extremely common and is present in about 1 in 3 Australians. Fatty liver disease does not usually cause any symptoms and it is normally detected
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Dr Robyn Laube Dr Laube is a gastroenterologist who treats all types of gastroenterology conditions. She has a specific interest in women’s health and IBD, and has written the Australian guidelines for management of IBD in pregnancy. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis occur in people at all stages of life, and affect more than just
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Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancers in Australia and the second most deadliest. However it is often completely preventable if you are making the right decisions in your daily life and diet. This issue has in fact become so prevalent that Bowel Cancer Australia has developed their signature event Bowel
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Dr Yanna Ko Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition which often requires personalised treatment plans for each patient. It is very common – about one in nine Australians have IBS. Lifestyle factors, stress, genetic and dietary aspects are just some of the factors proposed to contribute to IBS development. What are the symptoms
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